Add 20/3 and 21/25
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 21/25
20/3 + 21/25 is 563/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
20/3 = 20 × 25/3 × 25 = 500/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
21/25 = 21 × 3/25 × 3 = 63/75 - Add the two like fractions:
500/75 + 63/75 = 500 + 63/75 = 563/75 - So, 20/3 + 21/25 = 563/75
In mixed form: 738/75
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